Swift with 16'ers? Edit: 15" white alloys now fitted + pics

khaadu75 · 20th July 2007, 22:37

Guys, I know I started a thread some time back also .... but then my plans got shelved but as my original tyres have literally become completely bald , I have to go in for fresh rubber -- so suming up all my courage and going in for alloys and tyres which I know will leave me poorer by about 40k !!!

This is what Ive decided on .... I just need to be sure that with this sizing I wudn't have trouble of scraping if there are 5 ppl in the car or when I turn my wheel completely to either side !! I know 15 is the recomended size ... but then 16 is what comes in the swift abroad , but pls advise guys ..

The alloy ... 16 inches !!

The tyre ..

Cheers

CrAzY dRiVeR · 20th July 2007, 22:43

Hmmm.

Go ahead if you are ok with the ride quality. All the the best. Am sure the Swift will look cool.

Tyres- Going for 195 or 205?

khaadu75 · 20th July 2007, 23:01

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Hmmm.

Go ahead if you are ok with the ride quality. All the the best. Am sure the Swift will look cool.

Tyres- Going for 195 or 205?

OOppss .. forgot to mention that -- tyre size wud be 205/50 R 16 !!!

theMAG · 20th July 2007, 23:05

Ride quality will be harsher. But the fantastic grip and handling will more than make up for it, if you wish to

hellspawn · 21st July 2007, 01:08

what?

gave up on the white rims.bah...
and why falkens,any particular reason.....you have Michelin,Yokohama in India now.

as a precautionary measure why dont you drive someone's swift which is probably running on 16 or 17".i am sure arush can hook you up.this way you will know what kind of a ride quality to expect.
dont forget,you used to drive a palio,you would have some expectations when it comes to ride quality.

v1p3r · 21st July 2007, 01:26

Falkens are shiite, unless they've suddenly learnt to make mid-budget road tyres.

khanak · 21st July 2007, 01:38

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Originally Posted by khaadu75

Those rims in white would really look good on a red swift.

iraghava · 21st July 2007, 14:39

Ride would go potty since the Swift is pretty stiff anyways and make sure you're careful around potholes, if you hit them hard, you could have cuts or sidewall bulges.

sachinwadhwani · 21st July 2007, 15:16

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GTO · 21st July 2007, 15:18

First design is hot; but 205 will be over-tyring a sub-100 BHP car.

cheap_deal · 21st July 2007, 15:26

wont the 16inch wheels and wide 205 rubber spoil the acceleration of the swift??
love the alloy design though.

Ricky_63 · 21st July 2007, 16:04

Awesome combination. Those tyres perform well. Have had them on 2 cars many years back. Check out hte size on the tyre calculator though.

khaadu75 · 21st July 2007, 16:17

Hey, Can't anything be simple around here ......

1. Is 16 inchers overkilling it .... should I stick to 15 inchers ???
2. If I do go in for 16 .. what size do I go in for ?? Keep in mind that this car will be more of a city car ...an occasional trip onto a bad surface !!!
3. What brand of tyre do I go in for ...???

Unfortunately this design is only available in 16 inchs ... the following one ( not that hot ) is available in 15 inchers -- is this gud enuff , if yes then the above question about the brand and size comes up again ????

HELP URGENTLY ..............

low_bass_makker · 21st July 2007, 16:34

I dont know what people say , I am running my car on 17 inch 215/40/17. and I have no problems till now. I know you can feel pot holes but I am safely run in it on my car since dec 2005. No shocker problem, no rim bent nothing. Also I don't drive slow.

Khaadu I would recommend to go for 16 inch. with your 205/50 R 16 tyre...enjoy.

Autophile · 21st July 2007, 16:37

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

Falkens are shiite, unless they've suddenly learnt to make mid-budget road tyres.

Falkens are not ****e, I am using Falken Ziex on my Baleno Altura 205/45ZR17, never had any issues with them. They have excellent grip with low road noise.

We have used all kinds of tyres on our car. Michelins Pilots / Pilot Precedas / Certis, Yokohama A Drive / S-Drive / AVS / AVS Sports. Falken are not bad by anystandards and pretty much comparable to the above mentioned tyres.

I would call Goodyears as bad tyres. Not that because i don't like the brand or something, just telling you out of our experience.

20th July 2007, 22:37	#1
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Swift with 16'ers? Edit: 15" white alloys now fitted + pics Guys, I know I started a thread some time back also .... but then my plans got shelved but as my original tyres have literally become completely bald , I have to go in for fresh rubber -- so suming up all my courage and going in for alloys and tyres which I know will leave me poorer by about 40k !!! This is what Ive decided on .... I just need to be sure that with this sizing I wudn't have trouble of scraping if there are 5 ppl in the car or when I turn my wheel completely to either side !! I know 15 is the recomended size ... but then 16 is what comes in the swift abroad , but pls advise guys .. The alloy ... 16 inches !! The tyre .. Cheers
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20th July 2007, 22:43	#2
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,174 Thanked: 73,464 Times View My Garage	Hmmm. Go ahead if you are ok with the ride quality. All the the best. Am sure the Swift will look cool. Tyres- Going for 195 or 205?
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20th July 2007, 23:05	#4
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	Ride quality will be harsher. But the fantastic grip and handling will more than make up for it, if you wish to
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hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	what? gave up on the white rims.bah... and why falkens,any particular reason.....you have Michelin,Yokohama in India now. as a precautionary measure why dont you drive someone's swift which is probably running on 16 or 17".i am sure arush can hook you up.this way you will know what kind of a ride quality to expect. dont forget,you used to drive a palio,you would have some expectations when it comes to ride quality. Last edited by hellspawn : 21st July 2007 at 01:10.
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21st July 2007, 01:26	#6
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Falkens are shiite, unless they've suddenly learnt to make mid-budget road tyres. Last edited by v1p3r : 21st July 2007 at 01:28.
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21st July 2007, 14:39	#8
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Ride would go potty since the Swift is pretty stiff anyways and make sure you're careful around potholes, if you hit them hard, you could have cuts or sidewall bulges.
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sachinwadhwani BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 77 Thanked: 42 Times	17,s Mod's Note: Putting personal On Sale items is not allowed on anywhere on the forum except for in the Market section, subject to review. Please read the forum rules on the home page before posting. Last edited by Zappo : 21st July 2007 at 15:39.
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21st July 2007, 15:18	#10
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,309 Times View My Garage	First design is hot; but 205 will be over-tyring a sub-100 BHP car.
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21st July 2007, 15:26	#11
cheap_deal BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: unknown Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times	wont the 16inch wheels and wide 205 rubber spoil the acceleration of the swift?? love the alloy design though.
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21st July 2007, 16:04	#12
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,885 Thanked: 518 Times View My Garage	Awesome combination. Those tyres perform well. Have had them on 2 cars many years back. Check out hte size on the tyre calculator though.
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21st July 2007, 16:17	#13
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Hey, Can't anything be simple around here ...... 1. Is 16 inchers overkilling it .... should I stick to 15 inchers ??? 2. If I do go in for 16 .. what size do I go in for ?? Keep in mind that this car will be more of a city car ...an occasional trip onto a bad surface !!! 3. What brand of tyre do I go in for ...??? Unfortunately this design is only available in 16 inchs ... the following one ( not that hot ) is available in 15 inchers -- is this gud enuff , if yes then the above question about the brand and size comes up again ???? HELP URGENTLY ..............
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21st July 2007, 16:34	#14
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	I dont know what people say , I am running my car on 17 inch 215/40/17. and I have no problems till now. I know you can feel pot holes but I am safely run in it on my car since dec 2005. No shocker problem, no rim bent nothing. Also I don't drive slow. Khaadu I would recommend to go for 16 inch. with your 205/50 R 16 tyre...enjoy.
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